Design and Looks
The DS200 is nothing extraordinary looking. It's neither compact nor slim in design. So what can be said about its looks? Well, for starters it is ergonomic and very pocketable. Apart from the non-descript front, the back of the phone seems like the only good design accent. Here, we see the loudspeaker grill and the VGA camera. Coming back to the front, we see the screen is generously sized at 2.0-inches diagonally. It produces over 262K colours at a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. What this means is that the pictures are a little grainy but at this price, the screen estate and the number of colours is the best one can hope for.
Below the screen we find the D-pad- it has a confirming centre. And like the screen, this is a mid-high-segment feature. Needless to say we are pleased to have this included instead of a regular four-way D-pad. The alphanumeric keypad at the bottom has individual keys that offer good touch-orientation. Wish we could say the same about the feedback they offer which is next to nothing thanks to the hard to press keys. The phone's UI has the regular java apps like PIM functions in addition to Dictaphone, e-Book Reader and Data Account.
This phone is mp3 capable and features memory expandability up to 2GB. Like many basic LG phones, the Fly DS 200 Active is capable of playing wireless FM radio with an FM radio record broadcast option. And, like LG phones, the DS 200 has a mobile tracker feature to help users locate their phones when they get stolen. Surprisingly this phone also manages a VGA camera capable of capturing still photos. Don't count on its reliability though because the pictures are only fit for MMS. The phone also prides of being only one of the few handsets that offer dual SIM facility.
This phone is a good starting model with basic features and great battery life. If dual SIM factors in your search criterion, then this is the best dual SIM handset available for the price.
Features
- Dual SIM mobile
- VGA camera
- 262K colours TFT display
- Mp3 player with memory expandability
- Video Player
- Wireless FM
- GPRS & Bluetooth connectivity
- Flashlight
